Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Golf is an expensive way of playing marbles.

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Every advantage has its tax

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

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