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

A danger forseen is half avoided.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.