Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

You made your bed, now lie in it.

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty