Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

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

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.