Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

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.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

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