Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

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

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

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

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

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

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought