Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...