There is no knowledge that is not power.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.