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

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

We knowwhat happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over.

Search not a wound too deep lest thou maketh a new one.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.