Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

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 evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

Unresolved:A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine.

The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.