The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

Creation is only the projection into form of that which already exists.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Ifyou wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

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

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.