Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

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

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.