In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

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

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.