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.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

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

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

When weblame, we give away our power.

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.