Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

Creation is only the projection into form of that which already exists.

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.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Ifyou wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to