Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

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

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Thewill to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.
Beforeyou build a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty year later.

There are two kind of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. try to be in the first group; there is a less competition there.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.