In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

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

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.