Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

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

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.