It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

Myinterest is in the future because I'm going to be spending the rest of mylife there.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.