When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

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

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

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

Imagination grows by excercise and in more powerful in the mature rather than in the young.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.