A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

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

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.