Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

Life is no brief candle- it's a splendid torch!

To be preparedis half the victory.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

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

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