The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

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 surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

The comforter's head never aches.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.