Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.