Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Do notfind fault, find a remedy.

The comforter's head never aches.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

To be spiritual is not to reject reason but to go beyond it.

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

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.