A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

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

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

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 you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't leads anywhere.

Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

He whoangers you, conquers you.