Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily basedon mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

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

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.