Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.

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

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Anempty sack cannot stand 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

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.