Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.

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.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

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

Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but bystriking true.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.