Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives Ideas have endurance without death.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.