The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

I have learned through bitter experience the one supremelesson to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmitted intoenergy, even so our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power that canmove the world.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.