Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.