Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.