You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

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

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

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

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.