Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Ifyou wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

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