Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

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

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.

Our power is in our ability to decide.

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.