Allthings at first appear difficult.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

The property of power is to protect.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

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.

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them