It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited: He must not make himself a nuisance to other people.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

Itis all right if you talk to yourself. It is all right if you answer yourself.But when you start disagreeing with the answers, you've got a problem.

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

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.