This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

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

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.