Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

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.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

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.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

If you can't love visible people, then how can u love invisible God. - Mother teresa

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.