The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

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

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

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

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

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

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.