Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Man wonders over the restless Sea........ the flowing waters...... the sight of the sky....... and forgets that as all wonders, man him self is the mast wonderful.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

Stability is not immobility

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.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

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