When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, notof words. Trust movement.

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

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

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain isnot due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you havethe power to revoke at any moment.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant

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