Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

It is throughcooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will bederived.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

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

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

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