If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

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.

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.