The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

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.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.