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.

Faith is continuation of reason.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

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.