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.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables himto do easily some feat impossible to any other.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.