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

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.

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

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

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.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

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

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.