When the eyes says one thing, and the tounge another, a practised man relise on the language of first.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but bystriking true.

Stability is not immobility

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

In loving, you lean on some one to hold him up.