Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Discord gives a relish to concord.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

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

Ignorance is a form of environmental pollution.

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