You canobserve a lot by just watching.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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.

We owealmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?