The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

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.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Only the educated are free.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.