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

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

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

Wecannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, andrepetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of thesituation.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

Reformers are those who educate people to appreciate the things they need.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

He understands badly who listens badly.

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