Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

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

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

All that is sometimes needed to make you content with you lot is a bad dream.