The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

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

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.