“Every phenomenon on earth is symbolic, and each symbol is an open gate through which the soul, if it is ready, can enter into the inner part of the world, where you and I and day and night are all one.”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
“Laughter is good for thinking because when people laugh, it is easier for them to admit new ideas to their minds.”
“On March 19, 2004, President Bush asked: Who would prefer Saddam’s torture chambers still be open? Shamefully, we now learn that Saddam’s torture chambers reopened under new management, U.S. management.”
“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.”
“… three main components of leadership: mastery of the subject-matter, ability convincingly to articulate the particular course of action required and a fervent belief in its correctness.”
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
“Having the freedom of speech does not mean saying what’s humane, hateless and non-prejudicial.”
“Psychologists tell us that money is a satisfier, not a motivator… Recognition is. That’s why we do what we do… Recognition is critical to self-esteem. Without it, we feel undervalued, even insignificant. Money is nice, sure. But once you establish a basis of monetary rewards, without the accompanying verbal and social affirmation, the employee will quickly become disgruntled and ask for more. Eventually, more will never be enough.”
“Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”
