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

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

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.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.