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

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

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

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.