Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold himdown, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

As a final incentive before giving up a

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

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

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

He understands badly who listens badly.

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

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