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.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

To teach isto learn twice.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.