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

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Example is better than following it.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

If wemanage conflict constructively, we harness its energy for creativity and development.