Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

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.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.