Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

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

Old fools are more foolish than you ones.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Nevercut what you can untie.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

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

Hear me,my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.