Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

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

Theeasiest, the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflictwithin an organization is to pretend it does notexist.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Ignorance is a form of environmental pollution.

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

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.