A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

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

It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that submerged truth sometimes comes to top.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

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