Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

There are two kind of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. try to be in the first group; there is a less competition there.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

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