The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

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