I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

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