Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

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

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

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

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

Talkingmuch about oneself may be a way of hiding oneself.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

No matter how good the idea of the other fellow may be, there is always a better one !

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.