I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

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 great despisers are the greater reverers.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.