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

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

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

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.