All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Trust begets trust and untrust begets untrust. It'snatural.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.