A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

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

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

Assumptionof cooperative goals leads to viewing the conflict as a common problem to besolved for mutual benefit.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.