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 work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.