The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

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

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

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

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.