The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

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.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Only the educated are free.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.