Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.