We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

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

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.