The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

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

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

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

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid