None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

To beprepared is half the victory.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

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.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.