A happy family is but an earlier heaven.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

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

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.