A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Whatlies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to whatlies inside of you.

God has created the world in play.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

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

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

The property of power is to protect.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

So longas a man is angry he cannot be in the right.