It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

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

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

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.