Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

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

Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is to think of it again

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

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

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.