Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.