Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

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

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.