Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

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

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.