A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

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

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

A school should be the most beautiful place in every town- so beautiful tht the punishment for undutiful children should be that they be debarred from going to school the following day.

Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

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