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.

To effectivelycommunicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceivethe world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication withothers.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

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

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Thereare two sides to every question.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

No matterhow thin you make a pancake, it always has two sides.