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.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Liberation is not deliverance.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

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