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.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

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

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.