The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

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

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won't have many deals.