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.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

Creation is only the projection into form of that which already exists.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't leads anywhere.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

A half truth is a whole lie.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.