Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Man wonders over the restless Sea........ the flowing waters...... the sight of the sky....... and forgets that as all wonders, man him self is the mast wonderful.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

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

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.