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.

A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left