Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

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.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

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

Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.