Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

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 child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

A caricature is always ture only for an instant.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.