Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

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.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

Conscientious men are, almost everywhere, less encouraged than less to lerated.

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

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.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.