The singlemost powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get up andwalk away from the table without a deal.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

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

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.