The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

The easiest,the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflict within anorganization is to pretend it does not exist.

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

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

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

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.