Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

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.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

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

Superioty and inferiority are individual, not racial or national.