If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

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

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.