A good conscience is the best divinity.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

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

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

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.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.