Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

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

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

Some people suffer in silence louder than others

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.