Watching small men at work reconciles to the great.

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

The present is never a happy state to any being

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

A language is like living skin itself.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

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.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

Windowsof opportunity exist for only a brief moment in time, you have to have visionin order to spot them, and take advantage of them.