Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

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

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.