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.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

The major cause of traffic accidents is that men put into their cars as much ego as petrol.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest