The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

He who is overcautious will accomplish little.

The principle of equal protection is a positive concept implying equality of treatment in equal circumstances.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

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

Icannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the mostargumentative.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.