Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

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

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Inspiration comes of working every day.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.