Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Diseases are Tax on the pleasure.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

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

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.