Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

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

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.