Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

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