The easiest,the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflict within anorganization is to pretend it does not exist.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.