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

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.