Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

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

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

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

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Life without the Courage is death for slavery.