A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

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.

Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Keep inmind that the better you understand what you want and why you want it, thebetter your chances will be of acquiring it.

Nature gave women too much power; the law gives them too little.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.