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

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

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

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.