My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

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

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.