There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

EDUCATION BEGINS WITH LIFE.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

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

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.