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

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

The easiest,the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflict within anorganization is to pretend it does not exist.

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

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

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

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

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.