Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.

A foolshows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?