Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Nothing do I regret more in my student life that thay my teachers were not my friends

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

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