I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

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

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.