Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

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

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

To effectivelycommunicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceivethe world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication withothers.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

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