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

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

Faith is continuation of reason.

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.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.