Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea