Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

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

All is riddle, and the key to a riddle is another riddle.

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.