Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

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

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.