The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

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

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.