A danger forseen is half avoided.

They know enough who know how to learn.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

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

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

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

Ignorance is a bold, and knowledge reserved

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.

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

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.