Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

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

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

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

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.