In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

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.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Have adialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they alwaysstart out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference... a oneness and integration of the two opposingforces. Then the civil war is finished, and your e

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.