One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

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

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.