Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Human beings are not perfectible. They are improvable.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.