Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

Love arrives on tiptoe and bangs the door when it leaves.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

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,

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.