It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that submerged truth sometimes comes to top.

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

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

The true test of intelligence is not how much people know how to do, but how they behave when they don't know what to do.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Ifanyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

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

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.