Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Sometimeswe have the dream but we are not ourselves ready for the dream. We have togrow to meet it.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Keep things 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

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

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 highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.