Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

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

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

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.

Stability is not immobility

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.