Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

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.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Do not tell me the problem is a difficult one. If it were not difficult, it would not be a problem

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but bystriking true.

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.