Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.