Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Theeasiest, the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflictwithin an organization is to pretend it does notexist.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

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

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

All is riddle, and the key to a riddle is another riddle.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.