Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

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

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

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

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.