Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

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