We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Our power is in our ability to decide.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

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

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.