I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

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

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

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

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking