If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

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.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

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

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

The property of power is to protect.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.