Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

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

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.