Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

The hardest thing to disguise is you feelings when you put a lot of relatives on the train for home.

If youare 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.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.