Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

A caricature is always ture only for an instant.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

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.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

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.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.