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

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold himdown, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

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

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

Keepthings 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