Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Our errors are steps on the way.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

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

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.