To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Habit: the shackles of the free

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

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

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

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty,or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.