Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

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

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.

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

Snap judgment has a way of becoming unfastened.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Those who trust us educate us.