Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

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

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.