Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

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.

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.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

He whois unable to dance says the yard is stony.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.