Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.