Genius is a long impatience.

A hard job is one which leaves a fellow as tired before week-end as after.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

Peopleshould talk less and draw more. Personally, I would like to renounce speechaltogether and, like organic nature, communicate everything I have to sayvisually.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

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 judge, and you will never be mistaken

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.