Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

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.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Nevercut what you can untie.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.