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.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Learning without thought is labour lost,thought without learning is perilous.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

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

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.