Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

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

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

You can't unscramble an egg.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.