The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.