First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

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

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

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.