This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

The more we see, the more we shall be able to imagine, and the more we imagine, the more we must think we see.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.