Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

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

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Thereare two sides to every question.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.

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

A half truth is a whole lie.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.