Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

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.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

To effectivelycommunicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceivethe world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication withothers.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.