Thehardest step is over the threshold.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

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

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.

Tact is the ability to make a person see the lightning without letting him feel the bolt.

Who can say more than rich praise, that you alone are you?