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.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

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

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.