There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

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

The amount of effort put into a campaign by a worker expands in proportion to the personal benefits that he will derive from his party's victory.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Every advantage has its tax

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

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

Of all the ways to make your fortune the quickest and the best is to make people see clearly how much is your success is in there interest

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.