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

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Creation is only the projection into form of that which already exists.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !

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

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.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.