The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Everytime we read, a seed is sown for the future.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.