He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

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

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

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

The most successful man in the life is the man who has the best information.

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

Reasonguides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false,and passion, good or bad.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

There are questions of real power and then there arequestions of phony authority. You have to break through the phony authorityto begin to fight the real questions of power.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.