Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

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.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

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