Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

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.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.