Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

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

Ability is poor men's wealth

Youdon't run twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

When weblame, we give away our power.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.