It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

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.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

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

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'