Pleasant words are the food of love.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

Nogarden is without its weeds.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

When weblame, we give away our power.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

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

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

A danger forseen is half avoided.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.