Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

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

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to