Looking at the other person's point of view and arousing in him an eager want for something is not to be construed as manipulating that person so that he will do something that is only for your benefit and his detriment. Each party should gain from the negotiation.

If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive.

I've found that worry and irritation vanish into thin air the moment I open my mind to the many blessings I possess.

How often we all have heard speakers begin by calling the attention of the audience to their lack of preparation or lack of ability. If you are not prepared, the audience will probably discover it without your assistance.

It never hurts a fool to appear before an audience, for his capacity is not a capacity for feeling.

First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.

Winning friends begins with friendliness.