One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

When a man meets his mates society begins.

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 sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

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