In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

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

Dealwith the faults of others as gently as with your own.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

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

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.