The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.