In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

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.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

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

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

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

Trust begets trust and untrust begets untrust. It'snatural.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.