True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

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

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.