Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

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

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.