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.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

In lifeprepare for the hard and all you will encounter will be the required or easy.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but bystriking true.

Superioty and inferiority are individual, not racial or national.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.