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.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Fortune makes a fool of him whom she favours too much

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Differentfields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish.