Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

The present is never a happy state to any being

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Ifyou are 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.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.