To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

He whoangers you, conquers you.

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