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.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

The leaders who work most effectively, it seems to me,never say ‘I.’ And that's not because they have trainedthemselves not to say ‘I.’ They don't think ‘I.’ Theythink ‘we’; they think ‘team.’ They understand theirjob to be to make the team function. They

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

No strength within, no respect without.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

Themore adaptability exists for a given kind of decision, the less risky it isto make plans for the future, and therefore the more likely it is that morepeople will make more plans in such areas.

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

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.