Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

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

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.