Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.

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.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.