If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

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

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.

The deeper the waters are, the more still they run.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

Nostrength within, no respect without.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Renown and repose do not go together.