Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

You can't unscramble an egg.

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.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Every advantage has its tax