I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

Don'tjudge a book by its cover.

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

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea