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

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

Conflictleads to less-than-adequate performance, resentments, and lack of motivation.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

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

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.