The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

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.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.