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.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

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

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Personal responsibility is too fiscal accountability as lovemaking is to a gynaecological examination

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him