Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

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

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

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

Some People strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

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