The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

Compromise.Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

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

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

If your desires be endless, your cares and fears will be so too.

Well done is better than well said.

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

Habit: the shackles of the free