Compromise,n. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

All that is sometimes needed to make you content with you lot is a bad dream.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

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

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

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

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

God made time, but man made haste.