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.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

Windowsof opportunity exist for only a brief moment in time, you have to have visionin order to spot them, and take advantage of them.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

You don'thave to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth. Success hasmade failures of many men.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.