Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

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.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

Patience is the art of hoping.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.