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.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

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

It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.