Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

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

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.