Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

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

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

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