Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

Suspicion begets suspicion.