If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

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

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.