Assumptionof cooperative goals leads to viewing the conflict as a common problem to besolved for mutual benefit.

Keep inmind that the better you understand what you want and why you want it, thebetter your chances will be of acquiring it.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

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

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.