Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

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.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

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

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

I don't like that man. I'm going to have to get to knowhim better.

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

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.