Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

Renown and repose do not go together.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

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

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.