Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

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.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.