I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Tell meand I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'llunderstand.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

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

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.