Compromise,n. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

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

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

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

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.