Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

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.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.