Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

Unselfishness is more paying,only people have not the patience to practice it.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

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.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.