Silence is argument carried out by other means.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

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

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

A good conscience is the best divinity.