Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over 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

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

A teleision set is like a toaster. You press a button and the same thing pops up almost every time.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.