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

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

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

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Every advantage has its tax

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

The repetition in nature may not be a mere recurrence. It may e a theatrical "encore"

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Fools rush in where fools have been before.

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.