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

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

Decisionis the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothinghappens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if theyare not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

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

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Compromise.Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.