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.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

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

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Use softwords and hard arguments.