Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

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 hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Every advantage has its tax

People who can't admit they are part of the problem, willnever be part of its solution.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.