One cannot be precise and still be pure.

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.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Laughteris the shortest distance between two people.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Thedeeper the waters are, the more still they run.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.