Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

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

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges