Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

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

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.