Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

Well I just figure any man who risks his neck to save a dog's life isn't going to kill someone for gold teeth.

I am convinced that dealing intelligently with the press is of the greatest importance to the success and effectiveness of a humanitarian mission.

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

Unfortunately, the attitude of many towards the press, humanitarians included and especially government workers, is often one of suspicion, if not outright fear.

Nothing in life is worth, turning your back on, if you love it.

Death is contagious

Jacob: "Let her stare."Terra: "What?"Jacob: "Yeah most of the starers are just curious. Smile back. That's what I used to do.

I know only enough of God to want to worship him, by any means ready to hand.

I swear fearfully at the conventions of the stage.

The least flower, with brimming cup, may stand and share its dew drop with another near.

Those who grieve find comfort in weeping and in arousing their sorrow until the body is too tired to bear the inner emotions.

Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business.

Let there be light! Said Liberty , And like sunrise from the sea, Athens arose!

Life isn't all beer and skittles.