Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

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

Toevery answer you can find a new question.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

A half truth is a whole lie.