Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.

A good conscience is the best divinity.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

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