Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

Neversay more than is necessary.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

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

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.