There is no passion in life as intense as the desire to change someone else's draft.

To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

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

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.