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.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.