Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

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

Freedom can only be real if it is freedom for those think differently.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

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

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.