We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Silence is argument carried out by other means.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

Power tires only those who do not have it.