If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

I have learned through bitter experience the one supremelesson to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmitted intoenergy, even so our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power that canmove the world.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

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

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.