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.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.