Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.