Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Myinterest is in the future because I'm going to be spending the rest of mylife there.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.