To be prepared against surprise is to be trained. To be prepared for surprise is to be educated.

- James P. Carse

Strength is paradoxical. I am not strong because I can force others to do what I wish as a result of my play with them, but because I can allow them …

- James P. Carse

A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.

- James P. Carse