Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Instead of focusing on big goals,focus on small goals.Small victories always lead to large ones.Swami Vivekanand..

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

The cause of liberty becomes a mockery if the price to be paid is the wholesale destruction of those who are to enjoy liberty.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.