The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

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

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.