It is mark of a good man not to know how to do an injury.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

You don'thave to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth. Success hasmade failures of many men.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.