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.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.