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.

Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

A state with defective laws will have defective morals.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.