To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

To be preparedis half the victory.