Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

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

Nogarden is without its weeds.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Nobody everforgets where he buried the hatchet.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

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