Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Old fools are more foolish than you ones.

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 desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

History repeats itself. that's one of the things wrong with history

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Faith is continuation of reason.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.