Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

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

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

True miracle are created by men when they use the courage and intelligence God has given him