A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

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

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

There are two kind of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. try to be in the first group; there is a less competition there.

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

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

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.