Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Failingto plan is planning to fail.

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

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

To be preparedis half the victory.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.