He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.