Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

It is throughcooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will bederived.

Experience keeps a dear school, but tools will learn in no other.