Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Win/winis an attitude, not an outcome.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

You can't unscramble an egg.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

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

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.