By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

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

If wemanage conflict constructively, we harness its energy for creativity and development.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

What is well done is done soon enough.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.