Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

Maturityis the capacity to endure uncertainty.

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

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.