Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

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.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

In loving, you lean on some one to hold him up.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.