A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

When youhave to make a choice and you don't make it, that itself is a choice.

Power tires only those who do not have it.

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