There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

When weblame, we give away our power.

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

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

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

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.