Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

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

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

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

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

You don'trun twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.