Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

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.

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

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.