Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Manmust evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge,aggression, and retaliation.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

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

Education is the ability to listen to almost everything without losing your temper or self-confidence.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.