No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

A hard job is one which leaves a fellow as tired before week-end as after.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

If wemanage conflict constructively, we harness its energy for creativity and development.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

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

Be yourself and speak your mind today, though it contradicts all you have said before.

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

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.