Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

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

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.