Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

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

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Windowsof opportunity exist for only a brief moment in time, you have to have visionin order to spot them, and take advantage of them.

To beprepared is half the victory.