All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

The ultimate measured a man is not where he stands in marents of comfort, but whre he stands at times of challenge & contraversy.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.