It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

If your desires be endless, your cares and fears will be so too.

Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

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