The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

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

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 sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.