Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

There is no passion in life as intense as the desire to change someone else's draft.

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

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

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

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.