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.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.