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.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

When you are feeling stressed and about to breakdown, just remember: STRESSED is just DESSERTS spelled backwards.. it's a piece of cake!

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.