Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Ittakes time to save time.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

Faith is continuation of reason.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

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

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.