Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain isnot due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you havethe power to revoke at any moment.

All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

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

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.