When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

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

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

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.

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Theeasiest, the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflictwithin an organization is to pretend it does notexist.