Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

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

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.