Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

You grow up the day you have first real laugh - at yourself

Step after step the ladder is ascended

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

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

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.