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.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

In lifeprepare for the hard and all you will encounter will be the required or easy.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

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

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

Nomatter how thin you make a pancake, it always has two sides.

It'snot the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes thedifference.