The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain isnot due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you havethe power to revoke at any moment.

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

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

No doctor is a good doctor who has never been ill himself.

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.