The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.

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

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

Keepthings 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 wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.