He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

The property of power is to protect.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

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

By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.