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

We owealmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

God made time, but man made haste.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

The present is never a happy state to any being

The warexisting between the senses and reason.