Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.

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

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

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

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

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

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 mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.