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.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

Do not tell me the problem is a difficult one. If it were not difficult, it would not be a problem

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.