Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

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.

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.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

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

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

No strength within, no respect without.

Thework will teach you how to do it.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.