The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

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

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Every man has the right to feel that "Because of me was the world created".

Ittakes time to save time.

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.