Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

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

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Neversay more than is necessary.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.