The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

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

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.