Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

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 creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving