Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Human beings are not perfectible. They are improvable.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

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

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

Compromiseis never anything but an ignoble truce between the duty of a man and theterror of a coward.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.