Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

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

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.