Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Conflictcan destroy a team which hasn't spent time learning to deal with it.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

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

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

In Prayer it is better to have a Heart without Words than words without a Heart.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.