One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

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

Kindwords do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.