To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after while he gets to know something.

I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

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

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

Fools rush in where fools have been before.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Stability is not immobility

Example is better than following it.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.