Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

When weblame, we give away our power.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

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

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to