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.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

No strength within, no respect without.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.