If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

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 surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

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

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.