He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

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

Do good to your friend to keep him, and to your enemy to make him your freind.

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

Habit: the shackles of the free

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.