... when we are talking about 'Christians' and 'Moslems' we must first make sure that we are talking about people who have an idea, which should be more or less correct, as to what the other is supposed to believe and what he is expected to do as a consequence of that belief.

Right time, right place, right people equals success. Wrong time, wrong place, wrong people equals most of the real human history.

Talking about straws and camels' backs is just one way of approaching things. If you have enough camels, no backs need be broken.

If your desire for 'good' is based on greed, it is not good, but greed.

Enlightenment must come little by little - otherwise it would overwhelm.

One can give or withhold in a manner far more effective, sophisticated, useful, which is quite invisible to people who think that giving or withholding is done by external assessment. If you seek some mark of favour or 'promotion', know that you are not ready for it. Progress comes through capacity to learn, and is irresistible. Nobody can stand between you and knowledge if you are fit for it.

Enemies are often former or potential friends who have been denied - or think that they have been denied - something.