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.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

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

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Luck never mad a mad man wise