In aconflict, being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view toa viewing point a higher, moreexpansive place, from which you can see both sides.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

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

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.