One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

Ifyou are 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.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

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

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

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.