Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

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

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Well done is better than well said.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.