All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

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,

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

True miracle are created by men when they use the courage and intelligence God has given him

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

To be spiritual is not to reject reason but to go beyond it.

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but bystriking true.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.