This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Youdon't run twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.