Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

The good rain like a bad preacher, does not know when to leave off.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

The property of power is to protect.

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

Use softwords and hard arguments.