You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

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

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

When work is pleasure, life is joy.

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.