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.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

A half truth is a whole lie.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

Itis all right if you talk to yourself. It is all right if you answer yourself.But when you start disagreeing with the answers, you've got a problem.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.