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

Don'tthrow out the baby with the bath water.

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Nevermistake silence for agreement.