The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

To be preparedis half the victory.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

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

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

No doctor is a good doctor who has never been ill himself.