you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

It is better to trust and sometimes be disappointed thanto be forever mistrusting and be right occasionally.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Sweet is pleasure after pain

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.