I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

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

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

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

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.