When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

Freedom is not caprice, but room to enlarge

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

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

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.