Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

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

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.

Imaginationis the eye of your soul.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.