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

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

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

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

If your desires be endless, your cares and fears will be so too.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'