In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

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

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

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