Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

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

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

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