Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

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.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.