The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Thebasic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Themost dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between menbut between a man and himselfwhere the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

It'snot hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

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