I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

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

Genius is a long impatience.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.