I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

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

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

Nevercut what you can untie.