Power gravitates to the man who knows how.

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's notthe size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Worry is a circle of inefficient thoughts whirling about a point of fear.

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holesare deep.