Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited: He must not make himself a nuisance to other people.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

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

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.