Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

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

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.