I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else. -Will Rogers

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

You see what power is holding someone else's fear in your handand showing it to them!

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

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.