Quotes About Negotiation

The fellow who says he'll meet you halfway usually thinks he's standing on the dividing line.

Hollywood called me, asking me, "How much to do a movie with Farrah Fawcett?" "$50,000" They called back, "How about $20,000?" I said, "I'll pay it!"

I do not hold that we should rearm in order to fight. I hold that we should rearm in order to parley.

I don't suppose you would consider peaceful surrender?

If you put it on the table as a bargaining chip, it becomes a bargaining chip

I went to a garage sale. 'How much for the garage' 'It's not for sale.'

Marry me, he says. I got all my own teeth, I wash twice a year an I'll cut you in fer half the business here.

Not one word, " Kel warned. "Tobe and I have reached an understanding." Neal's lips twitched. "Why do I feel you did most of the understanding.

No punching?" he asked."No.""No kicking?""No.""How about arm wrestling?""No. And before you ask, we've avoided Slug Bug, Slap Bets, and any and all Dance-Offs."Fate Succumbs

Remember that in giving any reason at all for refusing, you lay some foundation for a future request.

We are ready to deal with any President [of U.S], but of course, and I mentioned that, it depends on the readiness of the future Administration.

Be nice to me or you won't get a future XFL franchise.

We have certain differences over the ways to pursue our goals, but our final aims coincide, in my opinion.

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

I think Shidzo Abe's proposal may be the only way to achieving our goal.

The number one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain their self-esteem. You don't hit a man on the head when you've got your fingers between his teeth.

A woman telling her true age is like a buyer confiding his final price to an Armenian rug dealer.

Half a truth is better than no politics.

I busted a mirror and got seven years bad luck, but my lawyer thinks he can get me five.

I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

Women would rather be right than reasonable.

The art of diplomacy starts with the heart of diplomacy which is to find a peaceable solution.

I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse.

Now he is a man who could talk to God and the devil and make them work out they difference--as long as neither of them have a woman.