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.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Manmust evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge,aggression, and retaliation.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Sweet is pleasure after pain