Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

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.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

You can't unscramble an egg.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.