To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.