Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

Tell meand I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'llunderstand.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.

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