Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Do not wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not hethat you wrong but yourself.

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

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

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

Well done is better than well said.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.