Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

When a man meets his mates society begins.

Liberation is not deliverance.

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

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