Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

It's notthe size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Our errors are steps on the way.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Two prisonerswhose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. Thewall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

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

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.