All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Reformers are those who educate people to appreciate the things they need.

We owealmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

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

Thehardest step is over the threshold.