Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

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