The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

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 compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Habit: the shackles of the free

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.