It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Don'tput all your eggs in one basket.

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

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

There is a sweet joy that comes to us after sorrow.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

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.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.