Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

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

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.