A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.