The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

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

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

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?'

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.