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 most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.