The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

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

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

God made time, but man made haste.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.