Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

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

If I giveyou an egg, and you give me an egg, we will each have one egg.

You don'trun twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.