Nevercut what you can untie.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.