Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine thestrongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough to be trusted withunlimited power.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

In aconflict, being willing to change allows you to move from a point of view toa viewing point a higher, moreexpansive place, from which you can see both sides.

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

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

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.

Bestill when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

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

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.