Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

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

Life only demands from you the strength you posses

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Commitmentin the face of conflict produces character.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.