Quotes Wishes and Status Messages - Page 67

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, andthe neglected opportunity.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

An empty sack cannot stand up.

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.

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Hurry inghas no blessing.

There verse side also has a reverse side.

Make sure you leave some fat for the other side.

Thefreedom of the city is not negotiable. We cannot negotiate with those whosay, What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is negotiable.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don''t pressure. Sugges

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

Compromise.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.

He who cannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

My fathersaid: you must never try to make all the money that''s in a deal. Let theother fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation for alwaysmaking all the money, you won''t have many deals.

He who hurriescannot walk with dignity.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

A small benefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

If anenemy is annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.