Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

Do not tell me the problem is a difficult one. If it were not difficult, it would not be a problem

Itis all right if you talk to yourself. It is all right if you answer yourself.But when you start disagreeing with the answers, you've got a problem.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.