Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

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

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.