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.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.