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 last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Whenyou lose, don't lose the lesson.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

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

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.