Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

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

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.

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.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.