A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

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

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Itisn't that they can't see the solution. It's that they can't see the problem.

The comforter's head never aches.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.