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.

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

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

What is well done is done soon enough.

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

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Thetrouble with talking too fast is you may say something you haven't thought ofyet.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.