Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

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 remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

A nation reveals itself not only by the men it honours, the men it remembers.

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.