Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

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

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.