Nogarden is without its weeds.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

Humour is a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

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

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.