It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty,or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

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