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.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

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

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.