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.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

A good conscience is the best divinity.

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.