The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everyting... they just make the most of everything that comes along their way...

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

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

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

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.