We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

What wesee depends mainly on what we look for.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

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

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits