Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

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

You could forgive an enemy. It is harder to forgive yourself.

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

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

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

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