The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

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

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

People who can't admit they are part of the problem, willnever be part of its solution.

Ignorance is a form of environmental pollution.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Don'tthrow out the baby with the bath water.

When the defects of others are percieved with so much clarity, it is because one possesses with oneself.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.