It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

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

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.