History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

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

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

No matter how good the idea of the other fellow may be, there is always a better one !

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

A half truth is a whole lie.

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