Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

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

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

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.