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

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Within-groupconflict is always personal and emotional even if it begins with impersonalissues.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Maturityis the capacity to endure uncertainty.

It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.