He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

They know enough who know how to learn.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

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

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.