Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

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.

Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

He whois unable to dance says the yard is stony.

The property of power is to protect.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.