Thehardest step is over the threshold.

The first duty of love is to listen.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

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

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

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

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.