Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

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.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

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

Youdon't run twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.