Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

People say law but they mean wealth.

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

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

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.