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.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

The Natural flights of Human mind are not from Pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

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

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.

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.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.