Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

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.

Reformers are those who educate people to appreciate the things they need.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

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.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.