The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty,or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

No man is the whole himself; his friends are the rest of him.

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,

Ability is poor men's wealth

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.