Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Analysis kills spontaneity.The grain once ground to floor,springs and germinates no more.

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

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.