Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Toeffectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the waywe perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to ourcommunication with others.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

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

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

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

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.