Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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 strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.