What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

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

Money is what things run into and people run out of

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

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

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

I willprepare and some day my chance will come.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

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

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.