People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

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

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Education makes people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; Easy to govern, but impossible to enslave

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.