I’mwilling for any solution religious, political. I’m not going to keepoffering to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

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

Health and Cheerfulness mutually begets each other.