Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

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 man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.