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

God has created the world in play.

The easiest,the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflict within anorganization is to pretend it does not exist.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

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

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Prayrer changes things by changing people.

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.