you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

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.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Differentfields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.