One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Thecourts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputesbegins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternativemethods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

A language is like living skin itself.

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

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

So longas a man is angry he cannot be in the right.

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.