When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

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

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

He understands badly who listens badly.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

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

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.