Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

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

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Constant repetition carries conviction.