The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

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

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

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.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.