Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

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