There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

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

The deeper the waters are, the more still they run.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour