A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

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

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

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.