All bravery stands upon comparisons.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

Keep inmind that the better you understand what you want and why you want it, thebetter your chances will be of acquiring it.

If you would know what nobody knows, read what everybody reads just after one year afterwards.

The property of power is to protect.

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

Man show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.