Pleasant words are the food of love.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

Some People strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.

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

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

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

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.