Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

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

Buying ischeaper than asking.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

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

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.