Man alone contains within himself as many species as exist on earth.

It'snot the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes thedifference.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

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

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.