The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.