Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Itis all right if you talk to yourself. It is all right if you answer yourself.But when you start disagreeing with the answers, you've got a problem.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

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.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.