Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

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

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.

Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.