One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

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

There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

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

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 great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.