The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

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 man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everyting... they just make the most of everything that comes along their way...

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.