The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

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.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Experience keeps a dear school, but tools will learn in no other.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

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

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived