When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

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

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

A good conscience is the best divinity.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.