Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

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

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.