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.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Do not tell me the problem is a difficult one. If it were not difficult, it would not be a problem

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.