Centralization as a system is inconsistent with a non-voilent structure of society.

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

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.