When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

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

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

Nevercut what you can untie.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

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.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.