The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everyting... they just make the most of everything that comes along their way...

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

Life, Like a child, laughs shaking its rattle of death as it runs.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.