A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

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.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

When youhave to make a choice and you don't make it, that itself is a choice.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.