There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

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 compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.