A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

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.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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