The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

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

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.