If we understood the world we would realize that there is a logic of harmony underlying its manifold apparent dissonances. — Jean Sibelius
The greatest gift is not to be afraid to question. — Ruby Dee
The mediator’s role combines those of a ship’s pilot, consulting medical doctor, midwife and teacher. — Martti Ahtisaari
For every complex problem, there’s a simple solution, and it’s wrong. — Umberto Eco (also attributed to H.L. Mencken)
When you spot violence or bigotry or intolerance think “the good outnumber you, and we always will. — Patton Oswalt
Human existsance exists on a multiple level, not just on a two-dimensional level, not just being identified with what you do and say. — Ornette Coleman
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it took place. — George Bernard Shaw
The ear is the avenue to the heart. — Voltaire
To understand and to be understood is to be free. — Daniel Johnston
If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies. — Desmond Tutu (Also attributed to Moshe Dayan and others!)
The true measure of a man is this: how quickly he can respond to the needs of others and how much of himself he can give. — Philip K. Dick
Don’t talk unless you can improve the silence. — Jorge Luis Borges