To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

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

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

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

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.