You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

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

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

It's notthe size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.