Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Ittakes time to save time.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

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

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

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

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.