The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

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.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

Reformers are those who educate people to appreciate the things they need.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.