The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Extremiststhink communication means agreeing with them.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.