A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Whenevertwo good people argue over principles, they are both right.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

If I giveyou an egg, and you give me an egg, we will each have one egg.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.