Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold himdown, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

Neversay more than is necessary.

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