All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Example is better than following it.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

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

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

My Strength is made perfect in weakness

Human beings are not perfectible. They are improvable.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.