Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

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

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.