To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.