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

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

All is riddle, and the key to a riddle is another riddle.

They mayforget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

Don't be took quick to belive anything you read.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.