“The best organizations and the ones that survive economic tsunamis are those with emphatic cultures and managers who are able to step outside themselves and walk in someone else's shoes.”

“There were no sparks, just a gasoline fire burning through the dark”

“I grimaced. “I’ve never done that before.”He smiled. “They all say that. But if it’s true, we’re even. I’ve never kissed a trick.”I rested my arms on the rickety table between us. He looked pale, and there were dark circles under his eyes. “I want to know why. You’re brilliant, one of the best students I’ve ever had. Why are you…?”“Sucking dick for dollars?” His mouth twisted into a cynical smile.I sat back, aware that I didn’t like the image of his mouth on other men. “Right.”

“He’d sworn off sex, remember? Not unless he could do it properly, humanly, heartfully.”

“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.”

“Combat is fear and management of fear far more than it is organized murder. Those who manage fear best will seize the day.”

“The best are led to make greater demands upon themselves. As for those who succumb, they did not deserve to survive.”