The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

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

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Opportunists take now for an answer.

Diseases are Tax on the pleasure.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.