Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

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

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.