Amarriage without conflicts is almost as inconceivable as a nation without crises.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

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

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

Two prisonerswhose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. Thewall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

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

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

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

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.