Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

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.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.