Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

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

It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.