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

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

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.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges