Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.