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.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Inspiration comes of working every day.