People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Evil alone has oil for every wheel

It isthrough cooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes willbe derived.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.