I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

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

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.