If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

No man is the whole himself; his friends are the rest of him.

Most people suspended their judgement till somebody else has expressed his own and then they respect it.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Patience is the art of hoping.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

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