Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily basedon mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Assumptionof cooperative goals leads to viewing the conflict as a common problem to besolved for mutual benefit.