The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

A good conscience is the best divinity.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

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

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Compromiseis never anything but an ignoble truce between the duty of a man and theterror of a coward.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold himdown, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

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

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.