To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

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

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

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

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

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.