To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

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

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

People say law but they mean wealth.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.