The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

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

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

Itisn't that they can't see the solution. It's that they can't see the problem.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

.Oneshould count each day a separate life.

You must remember that all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there to wake up the soul.

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.