Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

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

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

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

Toevery answer you can find a new question.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

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

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.