The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

A hard job is one which leaves a fellow as tired before week-end as after.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

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

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.