Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

The first duty of love is to listen.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

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

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

Wisdom is what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.