Creation is only the projection into form of that which already exists.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

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.

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

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

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.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.