A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

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

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen