Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

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 Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.