A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

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

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.