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.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

No doctor is a good doctor who has never been ill himself.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Malice drinketh its own poison.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.