As long as there is life there is danger.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

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

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

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.