A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Timinghas a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

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

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets 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

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.