The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.