Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government