Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

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

You made your bed, now lie in it.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

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

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

If twopeople on the same job agree all the time, then one is useless. If theydisagree all the time, then both are useless.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'