A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

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

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.