Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

The Natural flights of Human mind are not from Pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.