Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Habit: the shackles of the free

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

You see what power is holding someone else's fear in your handand showing it to them!

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

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