Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

In aconflict, being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view toa viewing point a higher, moreexpansive place, from which you can see both sides.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

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

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.