If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

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

We think too small. Like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

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

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Necessity truns lion into fox.