Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

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

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to