Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.

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

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.