Silence is argument carried out by other means.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

In thebusiness world, everyone is always working at legitimate cross purposes,governed by self interest.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

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

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

Failingto plan is planning to fail.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

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

To beprepared is half the victory.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.