Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of 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

To believein something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

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

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

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