The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

The easiest,the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflict within anorganization is to pretend it does not exist.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

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

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.