The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

To exaggrerate is to weaken.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

Only the educated are free.

A half truth is a whole lie.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.