Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.