Buying ischeaper than asking.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

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

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

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

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.