Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

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

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Education is the chief defence of a Nation.