There are two kind of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. try to be in the first group; there is a less competition there.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

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

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Jealousy arises from lack of Confidence, not in others, but in onself.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

If youare standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.