Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Bestill when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.