I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Our power is in our ability to decide.