Adversity introduces a man to himself.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Well done is better than well said.

Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho