Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Consistencyrequires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

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