The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

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

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.