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.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

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

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

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

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.