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.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

Well done is better than well said.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.