A gem is not

A gem is not
A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.
  

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Theeasiest, the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflictwithin an organization is to pretend it does notexist.
The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.
Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal
The measure of a man is what he does with power.
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.
To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.
Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.
Example is better than following it.
To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.
You canobserve a lot by just watching.
Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.