Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

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

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.