We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

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

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.