The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

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

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.