I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

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

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

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarilybased on mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at 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

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.