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.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

Stability is not immobility