There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

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

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.