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.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

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

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

It'snot hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was tht they escaped teething.

There is no knowledge that is not power.