It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

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

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Love is the noblest frailty of the of the mind

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.