I hold it to be

I hold it to be
I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him
  

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It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.
Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.
Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?
Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.
Nothing is a permanent except change.
Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.
I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.
Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.
Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.
Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.