We arethe prisoners of ideas.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Words should be scattered like seeds, no matter how small the seed may be, its it has one found favourable ground, it unfolds its strength.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

It is throughcooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will bederived.

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

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.