In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

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