The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather than competitive goals.

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.