Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Keep things 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

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

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

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.