Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

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

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

God made time, but man made haste.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

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

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

A caricature is always ture only for an instant.

Alexander's last wrds: Bury my body, dont build any monument. Kip my hand outside,so dat d wrld knws,who won th wrld had noting in hand wen dyin.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.