Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Icannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the mostargumentative.

Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

Consistencyrequires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.

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

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.