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.

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.