Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

Fools rush in where fools have been before.

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 ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

Themost dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between menbut between a man and himselfwhere the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.