Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

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

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Whenevertwo people meet there are really six people present. There is each man as he seeshimself, each man as the other sees him, and each man as he really is.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Treat peopleas if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what theyare capable of being.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.