Chances happens to all, but to turn chance to reality is the gift of the few.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

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

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

When a man meets his mates society begins.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.