Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Beon a horse when you go in search of a better one.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

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

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.