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.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Since God made us to be originals, why stoop to be a copy?

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?