Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

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.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

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

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.