Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

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

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

It's notthe size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

To teach isto learn twice.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.