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

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

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

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.