It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

Don't let life discourage your, everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.