The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Our power is in our ability to decide.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

Stability is not immobility