Better hazard than always be in fear.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

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

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

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

Throughconflict we get to unity.

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.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.