The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

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

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.

To understand everything is to forgive everything.