Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

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

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

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

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.