The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

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

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

People say law but they mean wealth.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.