It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

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

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Neversay more than is necessary.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

As long as there is life there is danger.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.