You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Necessity truns lion into fox.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

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

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom