Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

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

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

The repetition in nature may not be a mere recurrence. It may e a theatrical "encore"

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.