One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

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

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.