Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

A faithful friend is medicine of Life.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

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