A danger forseen is half avoided.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

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