Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

A critic is a man who knows the way but can't drive the car.

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.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.