The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

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

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

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.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.